No Matter the Distance
No Matter the Distance by Cindy Baldwin is a novel in verse published by HarperCollins Publishers on April 9, 2024. This 368-page book is written in English and centers around Penny Rooney, a girl living with cystic fibrosis. As she navigates her condition, Penny struggles to understand her identity and express herself, particularly when tasked with writing a poem about who she is.
In this story, Penny discovers an unexpected companion in a dolphin she names Rose, who is also unwell and far from home. Their bond deepens as Penny learns about friendship and the importance of self-discovery. The narrative explores themes of family and the challenges of living with illness, while also touching on the connection between humans and marine life. This edition invites readers to join Penny on her journey of growth and understanding as she faces difficult choices regarding her friendship with Rose.
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An unexpected animal companion helps a girl with cystic fibrosis learn to write her own story in this captivating novel in verse by award-winning author and disabled activist Cindy Baldwin.
Penny Rooney has cystic fibrosis, which means she has to do breathing treatments to help her lungs work. Some days, it seems like her CF is the only thing Penny knows about herself for sure.
From her point of view, everyone around her can make sense of their place in the world. So why can’t Penny even begin to write a poem about herself for school
Then during spring break Penny spots something impossible in the creek behind her house: a dolphin, far from its home. Penny names the dolphin Rose and feels an immediate bond, since the dolphin is also sick.
But as Penny’s CF worsens, she realizes that Rose needs to return to her pod to get better. Will Penny be able to help guide Rose back to the ocean, even if it means losing her friend
This heartwarming story, which marks the first time an author with cystic fibrosis is writing a protagonist with CF, will transport readers into a world full of friendship, family, and powerful self-discovery.
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